Impact of Early Deprivation on Child Development

What was one of the main reasons for the abandonment of over 100,000 children in Romania during the 1970s?

• Ceaușescu's policies outlawing abortion and birth control

• A natural disaster

• Economic prosperity

• A war

Which of the following was NOT a problem faced by Romanian children in orphanages?

• Minimal care from nurses

• Lack of emotional skills

• Excessive social interaction

• Malnutrition

What was a significant finding of the English and Romanian Adoptee Study?

• All children recovered fully regardless of age

• Older children showed more cognitive delays

• The study was inconclusive

• Younger children had more difficulties forming relationships

What is a key factor that influenced the recovery of Romanian children adopted into stable families?

• The country they were adopted into

• The age at which they were adopted

• The number of siblings they had

• The type of orphanage they were in

What does the study of Romanian orphans teach us about brain development?

• Interventions are ineffective in severe cases

• The brain is rigid and cannot change after early childhood

• Early neglect has no long-term effects

• The brain is malleable and can recover with proper care